Claire Burgess
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About the Therapist
Claire Burgess is a Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She offers a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients can feel safe enough to explore past or present situations, emotions, thoughts, and relationships at their own pace.
Claire works with individuals and couples and has experience supporting a wide variety of emotional needs, including grief, relationship difficulties, self-harm and suicide-related concerns, and child bereavement. Her practice is grounded in trust, openness, and keeping the client at the heart of therapy, with a thoughtful approach that aims to empower people to explore the best version of themselves.
At a Glance
- Session format: Please enquire for current availability
- Client groups: Adults, Couples, Children, Young People, Families
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Bereavement, Relationships, Self-Harm, Suicide Awareness, Grief, Emotional Wellbeing
- Registration: NCPS Accredited Member
- Approach: Integrative counselling
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- BSc (Hons) Social Studies
Therapy Approach
- Integrative counselling
- Empathic and non-judgemental practice
- Client-centred therapeutic relationships
- Attachment, CBT techniques, talking therapy, and play-informed support where appropriate
Client Types
- Adults
- Couples
- Children and Young People
- Families
- Clients seeking relational and supportive therapy
Areas of Support
- Bereavement, grief, and loss
- Relationship difficulties and couples support
- Self-harm and suicide awareness support
- Child and young person bereavement
- Emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Support through difficult life situations and transitions
Professional Registration
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Committed to safeguarding, CPD, and ethical confidential practice
Professional Experience
- Private practice counsellor supporting individuals and couples
- Child Bereavement Therapist at Farleigh Hospice
- Experience providing 1:1 bereavement therapy for children and young people
- Multi-agency work with CAMHS, social services, safeguarding leads, and the NHS
- Experience designing and delivering bereavement training
What to Expect
Claire offers a calm, supportive, and respectful space where clients can talk openly about what they are facing without fear of judgment. Her work focuses on building trust and helping people feel emotionally safe enough to reflect, process, and move forward.
Sessions may support adults, couples, children, or young people dealing with grief, relationship challenges, emotional distress, or difficult life experiences. Her aim is to help clients feel heard, supported, and more able to understand themselves and their situation with clarity and compassion.